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Yo! Noob to the boards, noob to the festival. I will be attending Bonnaroo '12 as a complete virgin to roo and festivals alike. I'm fairly tattooed, and also fairly fair skinned.
I don't want to ruin my ink, and was wondering if any fellow attenders who have nice ink had any suggestions on how to keep their skin safe?
I mean I realize that I need to use sunscreen and blahblah, but any specific products I should buy? Or specific ways to apply it?
I have a few fair skinned friends with tats who basically just get the highest SPF waterproof sunblock they can and re-apply it as much as necessary.
I don't have any tattoos myself, but I burn pretty easily, and honestly, my best advice is to try to keep your skin covered as much as possible during the day. If you want to look good and show skin, there's plenty of time to look good during the night.
Sunglasses, wide brimmed hats and long sleeved shirts are the way I try to go at festivals during the day, even if it's not my best look. And at a festival like Bonnaroo, you really want to try your best to conserve as much energy during the day so you can go full throttle once the sun goes down.
Last Edit: Mar 11, 2012 14:17:15 GMT -5 by Deleted - Back to Top
I use SPF 50 aerosol spray sunblock for roo. I am fair skinned with most 60% or so of my upper body inked. I have not had any issues with tattoo fading on sunburn using this. Make sure to reapply often and if you get wet in fountain ect re-apply immedately.
What gaebrl said...and most good tattoo artists will do touchup work for free. I always have, like my work to be clients. it helps with referals for the work to stays top notch. Except finger tatts they will always need touchups.
Post by natedagreat on Mar 12, 2012 9:48:41 GMT -5
Where are you from and how much time you spend outside is a big factor. I live and work all over the beautiful state of Georgia, outside and in, and I have pretty light skin and tattoos, all color. If you're used to being in hot, humid heat and your tats are old enough, high SPF is all you need. If you really want to go an extra mile, pick up some A&D ointment, Tat Wax, ect and apply before sunscreen. I would also highly recommend not getting any new tattoos about a month until Roo. The hassle, stinging, burning and itching would ruin your weekend.
Post by laurensmackho on Mar 12, 2012 10:39:48 GMT -5
I am so white that I'm reflective. I covered myself in tattoos in order to keep myself from blinding other people. I usually just keep up on the sunscreen all day and stay in the shade when I have the opportunity.
Not covered in tatts but so white I'm practically translucent (unlike my sone who actually IS translucent) Spray on Sunscreen, especially if you can find the one with the cooling properties in it.
I would also highly recommend not getting any new tattoos about a month until Roo. The hassle, stinging, burning and itching would ruin your weekend.
I have my appointment in mid-April for a decent sized shoulder/back piece. This appt has been booked for 4 months now so I'm not cancelling. Hopefully it will be nicely healed for 'Roo! I'll make sure to slather it in sunblock though, just to be safe...
I have my appointment in mid-April for a decent sized shoulder/back piece. This appt has been booked for 4 months now so I'm not cancelling. Hopefully it will be nicely healed for 'Roo! I'll make sure to slather it in sunblock though, just to be safe...
I'd wear a t shirt and a wide brimmed hat all weekend. Never go shirtless unless in shade. Even a small sunburn within a few inches of your work will be hell. Carry a bandanna to wipe sweat off your neck as the salt in your sweat will definitely irritate the tattoo. I understand having work booked. I have one scheduled for mid July, purposely as I will want to spend all my money at Roo and not have a new tattoo to care for during the weekend.
Post by nicthedick85 on Mar 13, 2012 12:11:18 GMT -5
I feel for you guys. I only put sunscreen on my ears and nose and am pretty much shirtless all day with no problems. Don't want to imagine what a hassle reapplying sunscreen all day is and feeling all greasy.
I have a few tats and very pale skin. I used 100+ spf Coppertone sport once in the morning, and reapplied to my face, shoulders and tattoos once or twice in Centeroo. Since you'll have relatively fresh ink, I would probably try to keep it covered either with a shirt or bring an umbrella for shade. Just make sure you aren't that guy blocking people's view by standing in the middle of a crowd with an umbrella! Also a wide rimmed hat like a sombrero is a lifesaver when it comes to shade, saved my life last year.
I would also highly recommend not getting any new tattoos about a month until Roo. The hassle, stinging, burning and itching would ruin your weekend.
I have my appointment in mid-April for a decent sized shoulder/back piece. This appt has been booked for 4 months now so I'm not cancelling. Hopefully it will be nicely healed for 'Roo! I'll make sure to slather it in sunblock though, just to be safe...
Post by MonkeyLoverGirl on Mar 15, 2012 16:10:01 GMT -5
8-)This redheaded Irish girl with burn up and kill my tatts...SPF 100, Shade as much as possible... Maybe a light cotton shirt... I keep sunscreen with me at ALL TIMES ..... Also keep in mind even if it is the least bit cloudy this Tennessee Sun will still eat you!!!
